Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
oppositiflora
ID:
704036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 3: 835 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703369



Common Names

  • Girgensohnia oppositiflora
  • Oppositiflora Girgensohnia
  • Girgensohnia


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Synonyms

  • Anabasis heteroptera Jaub. & Spach [unknown]
  • Girgensohnia gypsophiloides Bunge [unknown]
  • Girgensohnia heteroptera (Jaub. & Spach) Bunge [unknown]
  • Girgensohnia pallasii Bunge [unknown]
  • Noaea oppositiflora (Pall.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Halogeton oppositiflorus (Pall.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Salsola oppositiflora Pall. [unknown]

Description

Girgensohnia oppositiflora (also called Himalayan Vine, among many other common names) is a climbing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Girgensohnia oppositiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Girgensohnia oppositiflora is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Girgensohnia oppositiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Girgensohnia oppositiflora

Girgensohnia oppositiflora is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.

Girgensohnia oppositiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Girgensohnia oppositiflora?

Girgensohnia oppositiflora

What is the common name of Girgensohnia oppositiflora?

Opposite-flower Girgensohnia

What is the natural habitat of Girgensohnia oppositiflora?

Girgensohnia oppositiflora is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands in California.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2826153: Based on the initial data import
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.